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September 28, 2023
On-site D-SNAP Location for Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties Open Saturday, September 30 through Monday, October 2
Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties on Saturday, September 30 through Monday, October 2 for applicants to complete their in-person interview on-site. D-SNAP provides food assistance for Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Idalia who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Find Out MoreSeptember 27, 2023
On-Site D-SNAP Location in Citrus County Open Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1
Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Citrus County on Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1 for applicants to complete their in-person interview on-site. D-SNAP provides food assistance for Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Idalia who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Find Out MoreSeptember 19, 2023
DCF Announces Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in Response to Hurricane Idalia
Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced that the Department will implement the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). D-SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Idalia who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Find Out MoreSeptember 3, 2023
DCF Releasing Mass Replacement of Benefits due to Hurricane Idalia
DCF Releasing Mass Replacement of Benefits due to Hurricane Idalia
Find Out MoreAugust 29, 2023
DCF Releasing SNAP Early due to Hurricane Idalia
DCF Releasing SNAP Early due to Hurricane Idalia
Find Out MoreAugust 21, 2023
State Leaders Call for Safety Awareness on Hot Cars
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris, Department of Health Assistant Deputy Secretary for Health Melissa Jordan, Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Taylor Hatch, and Ounce of Prevention Fund President and CEO Jennifer Ohlsen called for a greater awareness of children left in hot cars. In 2023, six children have died in Florida because of being left in a hot car.
Find Out MoreAugust 4, 2023
Governor DeSantis’ Innovative Approach to Opioid Recovery is Saving Lives and Curbing Addiction in Florida
Governor DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis celebrate one year of helping Floridians break the cycle of addiction through the Coordinated Opioid Recovery Network (CORE). As the first comprehensive solution to addiction care in the nation, this program disrupts the revolving door of addiction and overdose by providing patients with the tools to choose sustainable recovery.
Find Out MoreJune 29, 2023
DCF Highlights Responsible Fatherhood Month with Roundtable
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris hosted a roundtable in Tampa regarding the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative as part of Responsible Fatherhood Month. Secretary Harris was joined by Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Secretary Eric Hall, Director of All Pro Dads Jason Hood, Pastor Lyn Masslieno with Northwest Florida Health Network, Lesley Bateman of Family First, Nikki Daniels from Layla’s House, and Allan Alford with All Pro Dads.
Find Out MoreJune 22, 2023
FYI: First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights the Success of Continue the Mission on the One-Year Anniversary of Its Launch
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, in collaboration with Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Florida’s Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA), celebrated the one-year anniversary of her Continue the Mission initiative. Continue the Mission actively recruits veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers to be child and adult protective investigators and case managers, as well as mentors to children in need, new case managers, and child and adult protective investigators. Since the launch, DCF has participated in over 100 career fair events and nearly 100 qualified candidates have been hired.
Find Out MoreJune 20, 2023
Framework for Freedom Budget Highlights Governor Ron DeSantis’ Enduring Commitment to Supporting Strong and Resilient Families
TALLAHASSEE, Fla – Today, Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris commended Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget, and the continued dedication and commitment to supporting strong and resilient families in Florida. The Framework for Freedom Budget includes $4.7 billion in funding to the Department as part of the state’s ongoing investment in children and families, along with enhancing prevention services, increasing availability of and access to behavioral health services, and supporting updates to the Department’s systems, thereby ensuring additional program effectiveness and efficiencies.
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